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Nine tourists killed at north Pakistan mountain camp Tourists killed at north Pakistan mountain camp
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Gunmen have killed at least 10 people, including nine foreign tourists, after storming a hotel in northern Pakistan. Gunmen have killed 11 people, including at least nine foreign tourists, after storming a hotel in northern Pakistan.
The nationalities of the victims have not been fully confirmed, although they include a number of Ukrainians and Chinese. One Pakistani also died.The nationalities of the victims have not been fully confirmed, although they include a number of Ukrainians and Chinese. One Pakistani also died.
The assault happened at the base camp of Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth highest mountain, in Gilgit-Baltistan.The assault happened at the base camp of Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth highest mountain, in Gilgit-Baltistan.
It is the first such attack on tourists in the region. The Pakistani Taliban has told the BBC it was responsible.It is the first such attack on tourists in the region. The Pakistani Taliban has told the BBC it was responsible.
A spokesman for Tehrik-e-Taliban said the attack was in retaliation for the killing of its second-in-command, Waliur Rehman, who died in a suspected US drone strike in May.A spokesman for Tehrik-e-Taliban said the attack was in retaliation for the killing of its second-in-command, Waliur Rehman, who died in a suspected US drone strike in May.
The group said it would continue to target foreigners.The group said it would continue to target foreigners.
Part of the Himalayan Range, Nanga Parbat, standing at 8,126m (26,660ft), is popular with trekkers and mountaineers, especially during June and July. Part of the Himalayan Range, Nanga Parbat, which stands at 8,126m (26,660ft), is popular with trekkers and mountaineers, especially during June and July.
The assault is seen as a significant blow for Pakistan's already struggling tourist industry, the BBC's Shahzeb Jillani reports from Islamabad.The assault is seen as a significant blow for Pakistan's already struggling tourist industry, the BBC's Shahzeb Jillani reports from Islamabad.
Gilgit-Baltistan forms part of the larger disputed Kashmir region, which has been the subject of conflict between India and Pakistan since both countries declared independence in 1947.Gilgit-Baltistan forms part of the larger disputed Kashmir region, which has been the subject of conflict between India and Pakistan since both countries declared independence in 1947.
In recent years, the region has suffered a spate of attacks by militants targeting Pakistan's Shia Muslim minority.In recent years, the region has suffered a spate of attacks by militants targeting Pakistan's Shia Muslim minority.
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A senior government official told the BBC that one of the victims may have been a US citizen of Chinese origin. The number and nationalities of the victims have not been made fully clear.
A Chinese tourist survived the assault. Two Chinese, one Chinese-American, one Nepali and a Pakistani have been confirmed dead by local and interior ministry officials.
Six bodies remain to be identified, most are believed to be of Ukrainian tourists.
A Chinese tourist is known to have survived the assault.
The trekkers had planned to climb Nanga Parbat in the coming days, a local tour operator said.The trekkers had planned to climb Nanga Parbat in the coming days, a local tour operator said.
Some 40 climbers are currently reported to be on the mountain.Some 40 climbers are currently reported to be on the mountain.
Up to 20 attackers, reportedly dressed in local paramilitary uniforms, stormed the hotel at the base camp in the foothills of Nanga Parbat shortly after midnight.Up to 20 attackers, reportedly dressed in local paramilitary uniforms, stormed the hotel at the base camp in the foothills of Nanga Parbat shortly after midnight.
"Unknown people entered a hotel where foreign tourists were staying last night and opened fire," Ali Sher, a senior police officer, told Reuters."Unknown people entered a hotel where foreign tourists were staying last night and opened fire," Ali Sher, a senior police officer, told Reuters.
The gunmen tied up local Pakistani staff and told them not to attempt to raise the alarm until morning, local official said.The gunmen tied up local Pakistani staff and told them not to attempt to raise the alarm until morning, local official said.
The attackers allegedly took the foreigners' money and passports before shooting them.The attackers allegedly took the foreigners' money and passports before shooting them.
The remote area in Diamer district, which can only be reached by foot or on horseback, has been sealed off and a manhunt is under way. The remote area in Diamir district, which can only be reached by foot or on horseback, has been sealed off and a manhunt is under way.
Officials said army choppers had been dispatched to the region to retrieve the bodies. Army choppers were dispatched to the region to retrieve the bodies.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have condemned the attack.President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have condemned the attack.
Mr Sharif, who was re-elected earlier this month, said "such acts of cruelty and inhumanity" would not be tolerated.Mr Sharif, who was re-elected earlier this month, said "such acts of cruelty and inhumanity" would not be tolerated.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Gilgit-Baltistan's police chief and another senior official had been suspended.Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Gilgit-Baltistan's police chief and another senior official had been suspended.
Meanwhile Gilgit governor Syed Mehdi Shah is set to hold a meeting with regional law enforcement agencies on Sunday to discuss the security situation in the area, Radio Pakistan reports.Meanwhile Gilgit governor Syed Mehdi Shah is set to hold a meeting with regional law enforcement agencies on Sunday to discuss the security situation in the area, Radio Pakistan reports.
"A lot of tourists come to this area in the summer, and our local people work to earn money from these people," he said."A lot of tourists come to this area in the summer, and our local people work to earn money from these people," he said.
"This will not only affect our area, but will adversely affect all of Pakistan.""This will not only affect our area, but will adversely affect all of Pakistan."
Gilgit-Baltistan is famous for its natural beauty and the main city of Gilgit is seen as a gateway to the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges.Gilgit-Baltistan is famous for its natural beauty and the main city of Gilgit is seen as a gateway to the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges.